CONSTRUCTION BIM DELIVERY
CASE STUDY
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BuildBIM facilitated Arvida's pilot BIM project, enhancing collaboration, coordination, and delivery, leading to institutionalizing BIM across future projects.
Client: ARVIDA
Project: ARIA BAY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | STAGE 2
Sector: AGED CARE
Services: BIM MANAGEMENT, DESIGN REVIEW & CONSTRUCTION BIM PACKAGE
Cost: $30 MILLION
Status: COMPLETE
This was Arvida’s Pilot BIM Project, BuildBIM assumed both an advisory role and executed a thorough BIM review encompassing design and construction management, culminating in the delivery of a comprehensive shop drawing package. With meticulous precision, we synchronized the construction model, incorporating structural steel and pre-cast packages.
Elevating the construction models to LOD 350 and 400 for services and structure respectively, BuildBIM facilitated and documented effective collaboration between designers, fabricators, and construction teams. Our synergistic approach yielded a fully integrated construction BIM coordination and shop drawing output, preempting potential on-site challenges and significantly contributing to the project's success.
Upon witnessing the efficacy of this case study, Arvida elected to institutionalize the BIM processes and techniques developed on this project on all its major projects going forward.
4D CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
CASE STUDY
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BuildBIM and BIMSafe created a 4D construction animation for ÅŒtepoti ACC building, improving planning, risk management, and coordination.
Client: NAYLOR LOVE
Project: ÅŒTEPOTI ACC BUILDING, DUNEDIN – 4D CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
Sector: GOVERNMENT
Services: 3D INTEGRATION INTO 4D CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
Cost: $45 MILLION
Status: COMPLETE
BuildBIM, in collaboration with BIMSafe, developed a comprehensive 4D construction sequence animation for the ÅŒtepoti ACC Building in Dunedin. Partnering closely with Naylor Love, the primary contractor, our objective was to integrate 3D geometry into the project timeline. This integration provided a detailed, visual representation of the construction process, helping to identify potential health and safety risks, define exclusion zones, and address spatial constraints.
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The animation specifically highlighted the installation process for key structural elements, including steel components, precast panels, precast concrete floor ribs, and façade glazing panels. This enhanced 4D visualization facilitated better planning, risk management, and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
BIM COORDINATION,
DESIGN REVIEW
& PREFABRICATION SUPPORT
CASE STUDY
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This case study highlights BuildBIM’s role in delivering BIM management and coordination services for Arvida’s Bethlehem Shores Care and Apartments—a forward-thinking aged care development where digital integration and early issue resolution were key to construction efficiency and sustainability
Client: ARVIDA
Project: BETHLEHEM SHORES CARE AND APARTMENTS
Sector: AGE CARE
Services: BIM MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION AND CONSTRUCTION MODELLING
Status: COMPLETE
BuildBIM were engaged by Arvida to provide BIM Management and coordination services for the Bethlehem Shores Care and Apartments development—an innovative aged care and residential facility in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Our scope focused on digital coordination and issue resolution across prefabrication and construction phases.
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Working within a federated model environment, BuildBIM led the integration and clash detection of key building components, including Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Structure, steel connections, concrete rebar, and all building services. Early identification and resolution of construction issues were critical to ensuring a seamless delivery to site.
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BuildBIM elevated the construction models to LOD 350 across trades, driving collaboration between designers, fabricators, and contractors. This process enabled streamlined prefabrication and minimized rework during on-site execution.
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KEY OUTCOMES:
• Construction Efficiency: Early Clash detection eliminated potential site delays, improving build productivity.
• Subtrade Communication: Centralized BIM models enhanced clarity and coordination across all project stakeholders.
• Sustainability Alignment: The integration of CLT—a renewable, low-carbon material—aligned with Arvida’s sustainability goals and BuildBIM’s commitment to environmentally responsible design.
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BuildBIM’s involvement in Bethlehem Shores reinforced our capability in managing complex prefabrication and construction workflows through BIM. The project stands as a strong example of leveraging digital tools to deliver smarter, more sustainable outcomes in aged care development.